Dancehall singer Vyper Ranking has opened up about working with Ugandan music stars Cindy Sanyu and Winnie Nwagi, revealing that his creative chemistry was stronger with Cindy because of their friendship before they entered the studio.
The singer collaborated with Cindy on Tebimala before later teaming up with Swangz Avenue’s Winnie Nwagi for Take It Slow.
Reflecting on both experiences, Vyper explained that the relationships developed differently, which influenced how the collaborations came together.
According to him, he had admired Cindy’s talent for a long time, and their friendship eventually created a natural connection when they decided to make music together.
His experience with Nwagi followed a more formal route, with the collaboration arranged through her management team.
“The chemistry came more with Cindy than with Nwagi because I chased Cindy for a long time and we became friends before working. For Nwagi, we first had to go through protocol with management then the studio,” he said.
Cindy Sanyu Wrote Her Own Verses, Vyper Says
Vyper also explained how the songwriting process differed between the two collaborations.
He revealed that Cindy wrote her own parts on Tebimala, while he handled the entire song for Take It Slow with Nwagi.
The singer, however, was careful to clarify that both recording experiences were smooth and that he did not encounter significant challenges working with either artiste.
His comments point to different creative processes rather than a disagreement or problem between the musicians.
Vyper Ranking Says He Did Not Pay Cindy or Nwagi for Features
The dancehall singer also addressed the financial arrangements behind the collaborations, revealing that neither Cindy nor Nwagi asked him for money to appear on the songs.
Instead, he said he covered other expenses, including music production, video shooting and promotion.
“When I worked with Nwagi, they never asked me for money. I did the shooting, the promotion. When I ask for a collabo, I know what I want, and when you give it to me, the rest is in my hands,” he explained.
Vyper’s remarks offer a behind-the-scenes look at how he approaches musical partnerships, from building relationships with fellow artistes to managing the costs involved in releasing collaborative projects.
His comparison ultimately highlights the personal connection he developed with Cindy before their collaboration, while his work with Nwagi was organised through a more structured management process.